Veterans crosswalk now in place outside Legion Branch 71
A new veterans crosswalk is now in place outside Royal Canadian Legion Branch 71 in Fort Erie. The commemorative crossing was painted Monday at the...
Endangered Fowler’s toad halts redevelopment at Waverly Beach
An endangered toad now outranks the bulldozer at Waverly Beach Park, where town studies have confined any construction to the already-developed corners of the property...
ROUNDUP | What’s happening in Fort Erie this week? [July 13-19, 2026]
What follows is a list of community events happening in Greater Fort Erie between July 13 and 19, 2026. Upcoming events can be submitted to...
Ridgefest road closures planned Saturday in Ridgeway
Drivers should expect road closures and parking restrictions in Ridgeway this weekend as Ridgefest takes over the downtown core. According to a traffic notice provided...
‘The best team in Fort Erie’: The Mez officially opens on Garrison Road
A new bar and grill has opened its doors on Garrison Road, and Fort Erie’s mayor and local politicians turned out July 3 to cut...
Non-revenue water totals decreased slightly in 2025
Improvements in the town’s unbilled water totals may have appeared to slow to a trickle in 2025, but they’re improvements nonetheless, and represent success given...
Veterans crosswalks coming to Fort Erie and Ridgeway on Monday
The Town of Fort Erie will paint two commemorative Royal Canadian Legion crosswalks Monday as a permanent public tribute to veterans, days before the Legion’s...
‘An exception to the rule’: Town loans Ridgeway BIA $25K
In a move Town staff admitted was unusual, though needed, Fort Erie will be providing the Ridgeway Business Improvement Area (RBIA) with a roughly $25,000...
Latest Fort Erie mayoral candidate Juan Liu aspires to big change
Juan Liu has big aspirations to help the people of the world–and those plans begin with Fort Erie. The 37-year-old Crystal Beach resident is campaigning...
Planning application and service fees poised for substantial increases
The cost of building in Fort Erie could soon be going up for developers. Town staff are in the midst of a review of its...



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